Monday, March 11 7:00 p.m.
Behind the Scenes: College Admissions
Two seasoned admissions professionals will lead a live exercise where you, the audience, will participate as members of a mock admissions committee for a fictitious university. The purpose of this session is to help students understand what is most important to an admissions committee when making decisions.
Tuesday, March 12 7:00 p.m.
How to Plan an Intentional Gap Year
In this interactive gap year webinar Jane and Jason will share their stories and expertise as they define and demystify the gap year, share effective gap year planning strategies, and answer your questions.
Wednesday, March 13 7:00 p.m.
College Planning for Students who Learn Differently
Join Kirsten Behling from Tufts University and Lisa Bibeau from Salem State University in learning how to support your student as they transition to and begin college. Kirsten and Lisa are both disability service professionals who manage their institutions’ office of disability services. They are also co-authors of the recent book “Disability Services in Higher Education: An Insider’s Guide.” They will share information on the differences between high school and college, the importance of self-advocacy for your student, different collegiate services and resources and key questions to ask when visiting a college.
Thursday, March 14 7:00 p.m.
Why Leadership Matters:
The Importance of Leadership in High School and the College Admissions Process
What precisely is leadership? Why do virtually all colleges and universities care about it so much? What leadership opportunities are out there?
Join Alex Peruta, expert educational consultant, for her leadership webinar and learn precisely why leadership experiences are so important. Walk away with a clear idea of the different leadership opportunities and get ready to make your college resume stand out among the rest!